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John Rolle Walter

A striking portrait of John Rolle Walter in a luxurious lynx fur robe by Pompeo Batoni captures the elegance of the Grand Tour era, inviting you to explore this masterpiece of Neoclassical refinement.

Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787): Italian painter bridging Baroque & Neoclassicism. Master of portraits, allegories & Grand Tour scenes! Explore his legacy.

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John Rolle Walter

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Three-quarter length. Sitter facing with left arm leaning against pedestal in velvet fur lined (lynx fur) robe.John Rolle Walter served as MP for Exeter (1754-76) and Devon (1776-79). He was the second son of John Rolle of Stevenstone and Isabella Charlotte (née Walter), he took the name of Walter on inheritance of his mother’s estates in Oxfordshire. He travelled to Italy on the Grand Tour in 1752-53 and was painted by Pompeo Batoni while in Rome.Batoni won international fame mostly due to his ability to portray British nobility, often shown against famous Italian landscapes. Grand Tour portraits by Batoni found homes in private collections and helped to ensure the genre’s popularity in Great Britain. Since RAMM’s acquisition of the John Rolle Walter portrait, a preliminary study has been identified at the Statens Museum, Copenhagen (The National Gallery of Denmark).Purchased with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Art Fund, MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund, Devon County Council, the Friends of RAMM, the Reynolds Chard Bequest and private donors, 2008

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The medium of "John Rolle Walter" by Pompeo Batoni is oil. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.

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"John Rolle Walter" is attributed to Pompeo Batoni.

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Artist Biography

Early Life and Training

  • Born: Lucca, Italy (1708)
  • Died: 1787
  • Pompeo Batoni moved to Rome in 1727.
  • He apprenticed with Agostino Masucci, Sebastiano Conca, and/or Francesco Imperiali.
  • His first independent commission came as a result of rains that struck Rome in April 1732.
  • The painting "The Ecstasy of Saint Catherine of Siena" illustrates his academic refinement of the late-Baroque style.

Artistic Style and Influences

  • Batoni's style drew inspiration from classical antiquity, French Rococo, Bolognese Classicism, and artists such as Nicolas Poussin, Claude Lorrain, and especially Raphael.
  • He is considered a precursor of Neoclassicism.
  • His work can be found in various museums, including the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Italy.

Notable Works and Commissions

  • Virgin and Child with Saints
  • A Knight in Rome: Charles Cecil Roberts – A celebrated portrait of a British traveler set against Roman ruins.
  • The Triumph of Venice
  • Numerous altarpieces for churches in Italy, such as the Museum Duomo in Siena.
  • He was in high demand for portraits, particularly by British travelers on the Grand Tour who commissioned standing portraits within antique settings.

Development and Historical Significance

  • Batoni became a highly fashionable painter in Rome after his rival, Anton Raphael Mengs, departed for Spain in 1761.
  • He befriended Winckelmann and aimed to restrain classicism in his painting.
  • His portraits captured the spirit of the Grand Tour era, reflecting the fascination with classical antiquity among European elites.
  • Batoni’s ability to blend Baroque techniques with emerging Neoclassical ideals positioned him as a transitional figure in Italian art history.

Legacy

  • Pompeo Batoni passed away on February 4, 1787, in Rome.
  • He left behind a legacy as one of the most renowned Italian painters of his time.
  • His work continues to be admired for its technical skill, elegant compositions, and insightful portrayals of individuals within their historical context.
Pompeo Batoni

Pompeo Batoni

1708 - 1787 , Italy

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Baroque and Neoclassicism
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Nicolas Poussin
    • Claude Lorrain
    • Raphael
  • Full Name: Pompeo Girolamo Batoni
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Madonna and Child
    • Diana and Cupid
    • A Knight in Rome: Charles Cecil Roberts
    • Portrait of the Duke of Devonshire
    • The Fall of Simon Magus
  • Place Of Birth: Lucca, Italy
  • Date Of Birth: 1708
  • Date Of Death: 1787
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